Nicknames Show Power Of Fame In American Life
A. Elmo Scott Watson argues nicknames reveal American character from Babe Ruth to Grange and Ederle, tracing how "Babe," "Flying Finn," and "Little Poker Face" shaped public perception. The piece surveys presidents and athletes, noting enduring fame tied to colorful monikers and the democracy of familiar names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babo
Bambino
Poker Face
Flying Finn
Trudy
Seattle
Wash
Portland
Maine
Hibbing
Minn
Baton Rouge
Pripet
George Herman Ruth
Babe
Grange
Paavo Nurimi
University of California
Helen Wills
Gertrude Ederle
Ewummer
Mr. Welter
Swamp Fox
Marlon
Anthony” Wayne
United States
Tennessee
Andrew Jackson
Jackson
White House
William Henry Harrison
Zachary Taylor
Theodore Roosevelt
Teddy
T. R
Ilinois
Abe
Abraham Lincoln
Henry Clay
Harry of the
All Boy
Stephen A. Douglas
Giant
John ©. Fremont
Daniel Webster
Winfield Scott
George B. McClellan
Little Mae
Napoleon
Winfield
Bcott Hancock
James G. Blaine
Knight
William Jennings Bryan
Platte
Notre Dame
Army
Center College
Crimson
Starvard
Georgia Tech
Tulane
Charlie Paddock
Uanvo Nurm
Calumet and Hecla Copper Mine Story Emerges
A historical sketch recounts the Calumet and Hecla copper empire’s rise after Edwin J. Hulbert’s 1864 discovery. It notes massive 1872 production, dividends, and early mining hardships including steam power moves that cost Captain Bennett fingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet & Hecla
Calumet Conglomerate
Calumet Mn
Edwin J. Antbert
Hulbert
Calamet Mining Company
Calamiet and Heels
Hubert
Lake Superior
Huron Mining Company
Bennett
Selects Her Own Nest at Wilton Hen Brings Egg Reminder
C HB of Wilton New Hampshire owns a national hen that wandered from Main street near Drapers brothers garage. The bird entered the office of a shop, perched on a shelf, and laid an egg the next day. She repeats the stunt daily, waiting at the big door for someone to open to Boston Globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. HB
Wilton
N. H
Main Street
Drapers Brothers
Boston Globe
Daya Becoming Longer The Day Stretches With Earth Rotation Slowdown
The article notes the wish for longer days is being granted as the earth steadily reduces its rotation speed. It suggests that the change will take time before noticeable effects become needed by busy people.
Change Habits as Day Length Alters in Millennia
A quoted line notes that changing our habits on this account relates to the gradual lengthening of the day by about one tenth of a second every thousand years, a slow astronomical shift.
Cotton on Throne phrase cited by 1858 senate member
James L. Hammond used the expression Cotton is King in March 1858 to describe the cotton industry’s dominant influence on the state’s economy and society. The saying captures how cotton’s condition dictated broader well‑being and political concerns of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Hammond
Senate
Ancient Emerald Lore and Colombian Riches Unearthed
The article describes emeralds and related beryl varieties from Brazil and Colombia, noting ancient beliefs of emeralds as eye cures and their use in Roman times. It highlights Peru and India connections, naming the Peruvian crown jewel myth, and asserts most famed emeralds come from the Colombian fields near New Granada. It also mentions U.S. sites with emeralds in the Carolinas and New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Republic of
Colombia
Denslut
Nero
Egypt
India
Speush
Pern
Weath
Perth of Pern
New Granada
Republic of Colombia
Peru
North America
Snooth Carolina
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Western Newspaper Union
Fish Die From Cold Across Atlantic Ocean
The report notes fish deaths due to extreme cold in the Atlantic. It mentions many fish killed when moved from warm to air in Antarctic waters and describes a freezing air temperature of seven degrees lower than the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrintic
Seors
Antarctic
Daily Dialogue Flowey and Therice Caption a Seaside Catch
Flowey and Therice recount a day at sea noting good fish and steady progress. They compare the catch to past runs, while a dog bark wakes the sleepy observer, adding a touch of humor to the scene.
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Elmo Scott Watson
George Washington
Adama
John
Thomas Jefferson
Tom
Jett
Virginia
Massachusetts
Christy Mathewson
Matty
Big Bix
Mall
Benotbino
Sultan of
Swat
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Ruth
Georgia Peach
Thea
Teague
Fistianagleo
John L. Sullivan
John L
The
Bouton
James J. Corbett
Jim
Bob Fitzsimmons
Buddy Bob
Kangaroo
Jack Johnson
LI Artha
Sam Langford
Battling Nelson
Harry Greb
Fred Fulton
Jesa Willard
John Harrison
Mesers
Tiden
Johnson
McLoughlis
Biarritz
Jean Burotru
Daya
Fletcher
Gabrialtar J. Vendor
Fairbanks
Ruby's Riley
Pallyacne, Jr
Ruby Riley
Pollacho, Jr
G& Bpeckicg
Wr. Northcutt
Robertacrla
Ala
Indianapolis Cancer Hospital
Indianapolis
Ind
Intaritiom Fe
Willts, Cio
Auperchareer
Hevpolit
Eelati Cney
Kactislyo
Liberatorm
Welte
Pampto
Pol W. Narenburks
Peoliete & Davelmyane
Nancy Nall
Bendy
Cael Wiley Order
Alexander & Dunlup
Uleagan
Tenn
Melbourne
Florida
Piandena
P.O
Panadena
Calif
Acre
Damana Equinant
Wayne County Salestadion
Wayne County Salestadion Wanted, To Earn 20% Commins Sinh Anising Alia and
Yard Goosts
Beautiful Inc
Textile ‘Trading Co
Wilmington
Del
Speebi
Denlera
Victory Tre Company
Walasht Ava
Chicuxo
North Dakota
Parma
Bar
Red Mwor Valley
Vrs
Witney and
Tridler
Marcella Drug
Awe
Cleveland
Ladies
Paribian Promote, Inc
Feneiol
Char Meni Bun Hind
Met
Heverly Treaith Californie Ave
Actia
Sabelhold
Suner
Henrly Co
Avis
Minneapolis
White
Muniga Eperliky
Ehited
Ehited Boeken $8 Per 100 Baa Peer Bb, Sh Per F000 Shined Haat Quuit CO
THO Ve Vietivery Mae
Rivere Eda Poultry
Tai
Tolima
W,n. U
Chicago
Glendale
G. A. Redmond
Los
Treaf
Dugville
Peterman
Vetermen's
Petermans
Cock Vowel Weiey
Veterman
Petenman
San's
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